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F636 DNG

1989 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,151 mi
Last recorded68,151 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 1989 Lotus Excel61,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF636 DNG
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 68,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 64,558 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 62,795 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 62,796 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 62,784 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 82,629 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 62,380 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 62,380 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 62,069 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 62,069 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Lotus Excel?

Based on 5,018 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
606
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
458
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 218
Brake pipe excessively corroded 128
brake binding 126
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 118
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 113
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F636 DNG is a 1989 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Lotus Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 61,805 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Excel fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F636 DNG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Excel typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 37 years old, this Lotus Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F636 DNG registered?

F636 DNG is a 1989 Lotus Excel, first registered on 5 June 1989.

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